About Us
Honoring and Preserving the National Memory of World War II
Creating the Next “Greatest Generation” of Tomorrow
Founded in 2007, the Friends of the National World War II Memorial (Friends) is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to honoring and preserving the national memory of World War II and to creating the next “Greatest Generation” of tomorrow. To meet this mission, Friends sponsors an annual public lecture series featuring prominent historians; hosts an annual teachers conference in Washington, DC; and collects and archives video interviews of World War II veterans and other members of the Greatest Generation. Additionally, Friends has the lead responsibility in planning, staging, and funding five or more major national commemorative events annually and is currently sponsoring a national four-year World War II 75th anniversary commemoration. Friends relies on private support to breathe new life into the Memorial and to ensure that it continues to serve as a living lesson for all Americans.
Leadership and Staff
Officers
Josiah Bunting III
Chairman
Jane Droppa
Vice Chairman
Ruth Rodgers
Secretary
Holly Rotondi
Executive Director
Directors
VADM Jack Baldwin, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
RADM John Bitoff, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
Robert H. Bohannon
Sara Temple Dent
Philip J. Gioia
Jan Evans Houser
Robert Kelley
Alex Kershaw
LTG Mick Kicklighter, U.S. Army (Ret.)
Dr. J.P. (Jack) London
Cathy Martine
Lynn McMahon
Stephens F. Millard
Robert A. Peck
Elliott (Toby) Roosevelt III
Odeh L. Stevens
Kenneth J. Terry
Staff
Holly Rotondi
Executive Director
Max Acchione
Director of Videography
Thalia Ertman
Public Education Officer
In Memoriam
Ambassador F. Haydn Williams
Chairman, 2007-2009
Chairman Emeritus, 2009-2016
Jess Hay
Board member, 2007-2015
Friends of the National
World War II Memorial
921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste 316
Washington, D.C. 20003
202-675-2017
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Friends is grateful to the following Founding Sponsors for their ongoing commitment to preserving the legacy, lessons, and sacrifices of our Greatest Generation.
